BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand’s Meteorological Department has issued its 13th advisory on Tropical Storm Maisak, reporting that the storm has weakened into a tropical depression, July 6. Despite losing strength, the system continues to influence weather conditions across much of Thailand, bringing heavy rainfall to several regions. At 4:00 a.m. on Monday, the center of the depression was located over Guangxi Province in southern China, with maximum sustained winds of approximately 50 km/h. The system was moving north-northeast at around 10 km/h and is forecast to weaken further into an active low-pressure area before eventually dissipating.
The department said the storm, together with a monsoon trough stretching across Myanmar, Laos, and northern Vietnam, and a moderate southwest monsoon covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand, will continue to produce widespread rainfall. Northern Thailand and the upper Northeast are expected to experience isolated very heavy rain, while the Central Plains and the East could also see heavy downpours. Southern Thailand is forecast to receive comparatively less rainfall.
Residents in flood-prone areas and near foothills are advised to remain alert for flash floods, runoff, and possible landslides resulting from persistent heavy rain. At sea, conditions remain moderate. Waves in the upper Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf of Thailand are expected to reach around 2 meters, while waves in the lower Andaman Sea will range between 1 and 2 meters. In thunderstorms, waves may exceed 2 meters. The Meteorological Department has urged mariners to navigate with caution and avoid sailing through areas affected by thunderstorms due to strong winds and rough seas. (TNA)
